When I'm Her

Wednesday April 28th 2021, 12:00 am - Sunday, May 2nd @ 11:59 pm

Film Details

Runtime: 15 Minutes

Language: English

Director: Emily Schuman

Country: USA

Category: Shorts

Genre: Documentary, Gay, LGBTQ

When Michael’s ballet career did not turn out as planned, he finds refuge and liberation by assuming an alter ego: a sparkly turban-wearing, Russian ballet instructor named Madame Olga. By slipping into this mysterious character, Michael discovers a way to both embrace himself as an artist and reconcile with the pain from his past. Olga challenges authority and breaks the stereotype of a strict ballet teacher, taking on a life of her own, and generating a following for her unconventional ballet classes. Through Olga, Michael is able to give aspiring dancers a place to flourish and can be the kind of mentor he never had for himself. When I'm Her follows the life of Michael as he inhabits Madame Olga who serves as a portal to help her students. But in the process, she discovers the person she needs to help the most.

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